Ensign, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 125, Ensign's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ensign is a small community located in Kansas, within Gray County. The total population is 125. It ranks as the 519th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ensign is 31.9 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ensign is $100,750. This is 36% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.8%. This is 93% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. The median home value is $88,500. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Ensign is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ensign is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.8% vs 13.6%).

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ensign, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.